Upbsn stands for Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam.it was established in 1978 .

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What is main objective of UPBSN ?

Develop models for environmental protection and improved agriculture production though large scale reclamation of sodic lands.

Strengthen local institution, enabling effective management of such programs with strong beneficiary participation and NGO support.

Contribute towards poverty alleviation of families managing

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What are the responsibilities of UPBSN?

UPBSN is responsible for the overall supervision of the UPSLRP project and acts as a facilitator between the beneficiaries and the world bank in achieving the best possible results in the agriculture sector.with the growing emphasis on the agro-based economy using the latest technological advancements, the UPBSN is making an all out effort to take the advantage of the technology and achieve the targets.

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What is SodicLand ?

Formally termed as saline alkali, these soils are dominated by electro chemical bonding of sodium and clays. Exchang- eable sodium percentage( as high as 90 ) through out the profile.The soils particles are highly dispersed creating very low in flirtation and hydraulic conductivity rates. PH ranges between 9 and 10.5 causing reduced availability of N and Zn.

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Major projects done by UPBSN ?

Up Sodic Lands ( Reclamation Project Sodic-I ),

Up Sodic Lands ( Reclamation Project Sodic-2 ),

Swa Shakti Project,

EU Assisted Project for Reclamation of Alkali Land

Ravine Project, SEWERA.

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What is main objective of sodic land reclamation project?

Develop concomitant models for environmental protection and improved agricultural production through large scale reclamation of sodic lands.

Strengthen local institutions, enabling effective management of such programme with strong beneficiary participation and NGO support .